Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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Sinks, Baths, etc.
New fixed 14
Waste Pipes, etc.
Repaired 7
New provided 12
Disconnected or trapped 7
Water Supply.
Y/ater reinstated 8
Service pipes and cisterns repaired etc. ... 17
Paving.
Yard paving repaired 3
Dust Receptacles.
Provided 31
Dampness.
Roofs repaired 35
Gutters or rain water pipes repaired
or renewed 14
Damp course fixed 1
Ventilation under floors provided 5
External walls pointed or rendered 2
General Repairs.
Vindows repaired or renewed 30
Floors repaired or renewed 54
Doors repaired or renewed 12
Handrails provided or repaired 1
Stoves and coppers repaired or renewed 25
Internal walls and ceilings repaired 19
Rooms cleansed 66
Chimney stacks and pots repaired or renewed 7
External painting 3
Nuisance from animals abated 1
Accumulations removed 13
Hot water "boilers and tanks repaired/renewed 5
Public conveniences cleansed etc. 5
New staircases provided put 2
Means of escape in case of fire/in order 1
Miscellaneous 11
HOUSING.
Number of new houses erected during the year 4
1. Inspection of dwelling houses during the year
(excluding Council houses).
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public Health
or Housing Acts) 310
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 310
(2) (a) Number of dwelling houses (included under
sub-heading (1) above) which were inspected
and recorded under the Housing Consolidated
Regulations, 1925 and 1932. NIL
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